College comparison

Reed vs The University of the South

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Reed Portland, OR	The University of the South Sewanee, TN
Acceptance rateReed College is more selective	25%	57%
SAT (25–75)	1290–1520	1260–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,320	1,607
Avg net price	$33,013	$27,872
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of the South reports higher median earnings	$62,927	$64,911
Graduation rate	71%	80%
Median debt	$21,500	$22,855
Economic mobility	1.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Reed College or The University of the South harder to get into?

Reed College is more selective: Reed College's acceptance rate is approximately 25% and The University of the South's is approximately 57% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Reed College vs The University of the South?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1290–1520 at Reed College and 1260–1390 at The University of the South. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.